NJ Office of Emergency Management Activates State Emergency Operations
Center to Closely Watch Conditions that May Impact the Garden State Friday and Into the Weekend

West Trenton, N.J. – The NJ Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM) is monitoring Tropical Storm Andrea, which
is expected to impact the state today and into the weekend, bringing with it heavy rain, high winds in some areas, and
potential flooding. The State Emergency Operations Center was activated at 7:00 a.m. this morning.

"We face changing conditions over the next couple of days," said Colonel Rick Fuentes, State Police Superintendent
and Director of the NJ Office of Emergency Management. "We are closely monitoring the situation with our partners
from the National Weather Service and the County Offices of Emergency Management. Be especially careful if you are on
the road. We also remind drivers not to drive through ponded or standing water, on roads impacted by heavy rain. Those
who live in river communities should be aware of the potential for flooding, and follow instructions if given by local emergency officials."

New Jersey residents should also stay connected with their county OEMs via social media and county emergency alerting
systems. Links to County OEM social media pages and alert systems can be found at:
http://www.ready.nj.gov/about/association.html